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Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
This modernart gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Tate Jim and reopened in February following a twoyear redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects, the team behind the 2017 Tate Steves extension.This means a new cafe, a fourfloor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors.The gallery's permanent collection includes works by Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Being Brunel, Bristol
To celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunei, Being Brunei will open in March on Bristol's harbourside.The museum will include a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report.It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.
Royal Academy of Arts, London
The RA reopens on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a £50m renovation (翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme.These will include three daylit galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture.The grand frontwall of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restored—possibly the first time it's had a proper clean in its 150 year history.
V&A, Dundee
One of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotland's first design museum and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London on 15 September.The museum building sits on the river Tay.It will celebrate Scottish design and objects in its collection.
文章大意:这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了四个艺术馆(博物馆)的特点、展出内容等。
21.What do we know about Being Brunel?__C__
A.It has a long school report.
B.It includes three daylit galleries.
C.It is familyfriendly.
D.It possesses permanent collections.
解析:细节理解题。根据Being Brunel, Bristol中“It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.”可知,Being Brunel是一个家庭友好型博物馆。故选C。
22.The purpose of the RA reopening is__B__.
A.to expand the exhibition
B.to mark its 250th anniversary
C.to display contemporary art
D.to present its 150year history
解析:细节理解题。根据“Royal Academy of Arts, London中The RA reopens on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a £50m renovation (翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme.”可知,RA重新开放的目的是纪念其成立250周年。故选B。
23.What does the writer intend to tell us?__D__
A.To compare different tourist attractions.
B.To attract more visitors to the UK.
C.To describe some famous museums and artists.
D.To introduce openings of some famous art museums.
解析:主旨大意题。通过本文我们知道,文章介绍了一些著名的艺术馆或博物馆的开放信息。故选D。